60 Search Results for "vinyl"
How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound
Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.
CD sales on the rise: Absurd nostalgia or Gen-Z trend?
05 Sep in Tech
CD sales are surprisingly on the rise. Why are music lovers returning to physical media?
Sample Layering for Beginners: 5 Tips for Producers
04 Sep in Studio
In this article, we explore some of the fundamentals of sample layering and cover some tips for beginners in a music production context.
Vinyl Record Emissions: How bad for the environment is a record?
A new report outlines the environmental damage from vinyl record emissions. It’s not great - but there is some good news.
The History Of Neumann: A Legacy of Recording Ingenuity
26 Aug in Studio
We explore the multifaceted history of Neumann, a manufacturer that has continually shaped the music recording process over the years.
DVS and DJing: Everything You Need to Know About Digital Vinyl Systems
22 Aug in DJ
Interested in playing digital files from turntables? Then you want DVS. Here’s what you need to get started with Digital Vinyl Systems.
What are Headphone Amplifiers and Why do we need them?
Headphone amplifiers have a cult-like status in hi-fi headphones communities. We find out how to get better results when using headphones!
Synth Journal: JunoMac 106, A Record That’s a Synth and Interactive Albums
25 Jul in Synths
Another week, another selection of synthy ephemera, including the JunoMac 106, a record that's also a synthesizer and a BBC blast from the past.
Best Record Cleaners for DJs and Vinyl Collectors
Keep your vinyl so fresh and so clean with the best record cleaners available, from brushes and fluids to state-of-the-art ultrasonic machines.
Basic Beatmaking: Sampling for Beginners
29 May in Studio
We're looking at sampling for beginners and discussing ways to use samples in your music production workflow with your current setup.
Bang & Olufsen Beosystem 9000c: Play your favorite CDs for 50k
25 Apr in Tech
The Beosystem 9000c is a bold new CD player from Bang & Olufsen. This design icon from the 1990s is back to reignite the CD.
Best USB Turntables For Ripping Vinyl
Stop just admiring the covers of your record collection and get to listening with these five best USB turntables.
The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production
Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.
Best DJ Turntables for Spinning and Scratching
For many DJs, turntables are still the purest form of their art. Check out our buyer's guide to the best DJ turntables available today!
SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking
05 Feb in Synths
We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.
Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 Premium Edition: Learn how to Spin on Vinyl
26 Jan in DJ
The Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 Premium Edition Controller comes with two 7" records and slipmats for authentic backspins and scratching while controlling DJUCED or Serato DJ.
KORG handytraxx: Tribute to Vestax, Mobile Record Player and more
Portablism fanatics, listen up! KORG handytraxx brings back the glory of the old Handy Trax from Vestax, DJ effects included!
Mixtape Memories Reborn: FiiO CP13 Brings the Walkman Vibe into 2024!
12 Jan in Tech
Does this Walkman-like cassette player tickle your nostalgia bone? The FiiO CP13 certainly looks the part. But how does it sound and what's the price?
Vinyl sales top 2m weekly units in sales: Is streaming in trouble?
Vinyl sales have topped 2 million units sold per week for the third year in a row in the week before Christmas. Should Spotify be worried?
The Dark Arts in a Modern Context: How to Sample Vinyl
From the days of tape loops to digital samplers and beyond, sampling remains a cornerstone of modern music. We look at how to sample vinyl!
The Most Expensive Vinyl Records Ever Sold
Ever wondered why vinyl remains the most collectible format in history? We're looking at some of the most expensive vinyl records ever sold.